The Best Japanese Restaurants In Abu Dhabi

Imago doesn’t just offer diners a meal; it serves up an unforgettable culinary experience where the atmosphere is fast-paced, the interior is exquisite and customers are dressed to impress. Take a seat at the sushi bar here to watch the chefs busily at work and sample some of the most flavorsome smoked salmon in the city, or try some peppered tuna steak served perfectly on a bed of greens. In the cooler months here guests can dine in the idyllic outside pool area.

Cho Gao is more than your average sushi bar; it’s one of the most exclusive restaurants in the downtown area of the city offering a wealth of pan-Asian cuisine options. The dim lighting here creates a romantic setting in which to dine, and top menu picks include the prawns in wasabi sauce as well as the dim sum, all followed by an ice-cold, singha draft beer. This is a top spot to source delicious gluten-free dishes, too.

Sho Cho is a restaurant exuding less of the extravagance shown by other establishments in the city, but is still a spot committed to serving the very best in Japanese cuisine. Opened in 2007, the minimalist decor is simple and effective and features a sleek, chic wooden floor and sophisticated light fittings. Some of the most popular dishes here include the red snapper crisps and the maki sushi rolls, both of which are light options which serve perfectly as a small starter. The Japanese dumplings and prawns in tempura batter are fantastic main course options, and if it isn’t too hot, try to get a table in the outside seating area, a space which offers spectacular views of the surrounding ocean.